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There are 15 modules in this course
In this course, you will learn how to manage user permissions, secure content, and maintain governance practices in Confluence environments. You will explore permission models, page restrictions, authentication basics, notification settings, permission management, security controls, and user management. You will work with view and edit rights, page-level access, MFA-related practices, and audit processes that support secure and compliant use of Confluence. You will also examine how permissions can be managed at scale, how security controls support organizational standards, and how user activity and access can be reviewed for compliance needs. The included project-based work will give you experience with security audit and remediation planning. This course focuses on access control, governance, and operational security practices for Confluence in organizational contexts.
You will develop a clear, decision-ready understanding of view versus edit permissions and where those permissions apply. The emphasis is on avoiding common misunderstandings that lead to over-permissioning or blocked collaboration.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Where Permissions Live: Space Permissions vs. Page Restrictions•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Understanding Permission Levels in Confluence•8 minutes
Walkthrough: View-only or Edit access •2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Hands-On Learning: View-only or Edit access?•15 minutes
Manage User Permissions: Granting Edit Rights Safely at the Page Level
Module 2•1 hour to complete
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You will perform a precise, real-world task: granting edit access on a single page while keeping the space read-only. The lesson emphasizes safe execution and verification.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 3 minutes
Grant Edit Access on a Single Page•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 7 minutes
Page Restrictions vs. Space Permissions: What Changes and What Doesn’t•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Grant Edit Permission Without Breaking the Space•15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Manage User Permissions•20 minutes
Control Page Access: Why and When to Restrict Page Access
Module 3•24 minutes to complete
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In this module, you will understand how to control page access begins with recognizing why restrictions are necessary when they should be applied. You will examine common workplace scenarios to identify valid triggers such as confidential information and work-in-progress content, building the judgment needed before applying access controls.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Page Access vs. Space or Folder Permissions•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Common Triggers for Page Restrictions•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Identify When Page Access Should Be Restricted•15 minutes
Control Page Access: How to Correctly Configure Page-Level Access
Module 4•1 hour to complete
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In this module, you will learn how to apply page-level access controls in practice helps learners move from decision-making to execution. You will translate policy into action by assigning editor and viewer roles, verifying restrictions, and ensuring pages are shared securely while supporting effective collaboration.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Setting Page-Level Restrictions Step by Step•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Understanding Editor vs. Viewer Permissions•5 minutes
This module introduces the foundational role of passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in protecting organizational systems. You will examine why basic credential-based security fails and how MFA meaningfully reduces unauthorized access risk.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
How Multi-Factor Authentication Actually Stops Attacks•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
How Passwords Fail and Why MFA Matters •6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On Learning: How MFA Prevents Unauthorized Access in a Real Login Scenario•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Recognizing When MFA Makes the Difference•5 minutes
Secure Basics & MFA: Applying MFA in Practice
Module 6•1 hour to complete
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This module shifts from understanding to action. You will enable MFA on your own account, reflect on usability and adoption challenges, and reinforce secure access as a repeatable habit.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 6 minutes
Enabling Two-Step Verification on Your Atlassian Account•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
Turning Security Settings into Everyday Habits•6 minutes
Graded Quiz: Evaluate and Apply Core Security Practices with MFA•20 minutes
Personalize Notifications: Locate and Understand Personal Notification Settings in Confluence
Module 7•1 hour to complete
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In this module, you will identify where personal email-notification settings are located in Confluence and distinguish them from space-level or admin-level controls. This lesson emphasizes on accurate navigation and understanding configuration ownership.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Find Personal Email Notification Settings •4 minutes
1 reading•Total 8 minutes
Personal vs. Space vs. Admin Notifications•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Identify the Personal Notification Settings Path in Confluence •15 minutes
Personalize Notifications: Configure Mentions-Only Notifications and Verify Behavior
Module 8•1 hour to complete
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In this module, you will adjust Confluence email notifications to Mentions Only and verify correct behavior through a controlled test using a teammate @mention.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 9 minutes
What “Mentions Only” Means in Confluence •5 minutes
Switch Email Notifications to Mentions Only in Confluence•5 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
How to Validate Notification Changes Safely•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Verify Mentions-Only Email Notifications in Confluence •15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Personalize Notifications in Confluence•20 minutes
Secure Permissions Fast: Smart Permission Setup for Teams
Module 9•1 hour to complete
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You will apply structured permission models in Confluence to balance collaboration and control. The focus is on granting the right access to the right group, without overexposure.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Granting Targeted Access in Confluence •4 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Common Permission Mistakes •5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Configure the “Brand-Assets” Space•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Permission Setup Decisions•10 minutes
Secure Permissions Fast: Auditing Permissions for Compliance
Module 10•1 hour to complete
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You will evaluate existing permissions, identify compliance risks, and close gaps using a repeatable audit approach aligned with GDPR expectations.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
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1 video•Total 5 minutes
Running Permission Audits in Confluence •5 minutes
Fortify Confluence Security: Enforcing Identity, Access, and Authentication Controls
Module 11•1 hour to complete
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This lesson focuses on proactive security controls that prevent unauthorized access. You will explore identity management, SSO, MFA enforcement, and encryption-in-transit as foundational protections for Confluence environments.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 13 minutes
How SSO and MFA Reduce Identity-Based Risk •7 minutes
Understanding Encryption in Transit and Why It Matters•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption in Confluence•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Assess and Strengthen Identity-Based Access in Confluence•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Identity, MFA, and Encryption Decisions•5 minutes
Fortify Confluence Security: Auditing, Testing, and Proving Security Readiness
Module 12•1 hour to complete
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This lesson shifts from prevention to verification. You will practice evaluating security posture through audits, penetration scans, and compliance documentation aligned to recognized standards.
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2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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2 videos•Total 17 minutes
What a Security Audit Actually Tests•8 minutes
Penetration Scans and What to Do With the Results•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Mapping Confluence Controls to Modern Compliance Frameworks •10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 40 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Review Encryption Settings and Document Audit Findings•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Security Testing and Compliance Evaluation•5 minutes
Graded Quiz: Secure and Audit a Confluence Environment•20 minutes
Manage Confluence Users: Configure Confluence User Permissions Securely
Module 13•29 minutes to complete
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In this module, you will focus on configuring Confluence user permissions to meet project needs while protecting sensitive information. You will explore why permission decisions matter, how group-based access simplifies management at scale, and how to balance collaboration with security. By the end, you will be able to configure user and group permissions confidently for real project scenarios.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 8 minutes
How Confluence Permissions Work•4 minutes
Screencast: Configuring User and Space Permissions•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
Group-Based Access and Permission Best Practices•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Configure Access for a Project Space•15 minutes
Manage Confluence Users: Audit Users, Activity, and Licenses in Confluence
Module 14•1 hour to complete
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In this module, you will focus on auditing user activity and managing licenses to maintain security and compliance. You will explore why regular audits matter, learn how to review activity logs, identify inactive users, and take action to recover licenses. By the end, you will be able to evaluate user activity and make informed decisions that support compliance and cost control.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 6 minutes
Screencast: Reviewing User Activity in Confluence•3 minutes
Screencast: Identifying Inactive Users and Recovering Licenses•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
Inactive Users, Risk, and License Waste•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
Hands-On Learning: Audit Users and Recover Licenses•15 minutes
Security and access control require continuous evaluation, evidence-based reasoning, and defensible decision-making. In this project, you will act as an IT Manager responsible for conducting a structured security audit of a Confluence environment in preparation for a compliance review. You will assess permissions, authentication controls, and user management practices to determine overall security posture. Beyond identifying issues, you will justify risk classifications, validate findings, and develop a prioritized remediation plan that balances security, usability, and operational constraints. You will document your audit approach, analyze evidence, and communicate findings in a clear, professional format suitable for stakeholders and auditors. The final outcome is a comprehensive audit report that reflects real-world expectations, demonstrating your ability to evaluate systems, defend decisions, and translate technical risks into actionable improvements.
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2 readings1 assignment
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2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Why This Project Matters•5 minutes
Project Requirements•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 70 minutes
Security Audit & Remediation Report•70 minutes
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